Q Skills Syllabus

FRESHMAN SYLLABUS

LEVEL 1

Course Name:	Class Name: A***	Class Location: W6 #***	Semester/Days/Times: Spring 2016 M/W *******
Units/Hours: 2/4	Textbook: Q: Skills for Success. 1 Listening and Speaking. Oxford (Second Edition)

Teacher: MAX PEDAGOGUE

Office & Office Hours: W**, ***************************

ASSESSMENT
Pre-test	0% of final grade	Provided	Week 2
Attendance	20% of final grade
Homework & Participation	20% of final grade	Homework: 10% (Speech Contest) Participation: 10% (Teacher discretion)
Midterm Exam	20% of final grade	Standardized written exam drawn from question banks provided (Teacher-created)	Week 8
Final Exam	40% of final grade	30%: Interview, Dialog, or Group Discussion (Standardized-provided by program-tweaked by teacher)	Week 15
Post-test		10%: Combines with above for final exam score (Provided)

CURVE
A0-A+ ≤ __%	B0-B+ ≤ __%	D0-C+ ≥ __%
F = i) score below 40, ii) did not sit final exam, iii) ≥33% absence, iv) proven cheating in exam(s) Curve is subject to change.

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES

Course Description: This course focuses on speaking, and listening. Students will respond orally to written texts (read and listened to) based on various language concepts, engaging critically and constructively with the topics/ideas found in the text.  They will be able to support their opinions orally.  Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing, synthesizing and developing their individual opinions and ideas around a topic.

Course objectives:

     The general objectives for this course are to:

·         Develop speaking competence.

·         Develop critical reading skills.

·         Develop listening competence.

·         Develop critical thinking skills.

·         Expose students to academic vocabulary in context.

 By the end of this course you will have

·         Generated opinions and ideas from listening to  a text

·         Expressed and supported opinions logically and effectively in oral format

·         Used target language when discussing unit questions/topics.

·         Created and maintained a speaking-based portfolio

·         Created and performed a dialog and/or Q&A-based conversation

·         Participated actively and effectively in cooperative group work

Teaching Strategies:

Video, audio, group/pair work, role-plays, demonstrations, presentations, debates, portfolio, modeling, in-class preparation, and others as the instructor sees fit.

REQUIRED FROM STUDENTS
Textbook	All students must BUY the assigned textbook. PHOTOCOPIED TEXTBOOKS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN CLASS. Persistent refusal to comply with this directive may result in disciplinary action.
Materials	Each student should come to class with all their necessary books as well as pens and pencils and other required materials.
Cell phone	Cell phone use is permitted for dictionaries but should be limited for phone calls and messaging unless absolutely urgent. STUDENTS SHOULD POLITELY ASK TO BE EXCUSED TO TAKE/MAKE A CALL IF URGENT.
Behavior	Students are expected to behave respectfully toward the teacher, their classmates, Woosong property, and any Woosong staff. Students should pay attention, participate willingly, and always do their best. Effort and good attitude will be rewarded as well as ability.
Attendance	Attendance comprises 20% of each student’s final score. Attendance is calculated in half-hour increments. Persistent absence and/or tardiness will affect a student’s final score. ≥33% absence will result in a Fail.

STAR ENGLISH, ENGLISH CORNER, ENGLISH TUTORING LAB (Extra non-credit services offered to assist students)

Star English	W6 #101, M-Th	15-minute conversation, one-on-one 1 stamp per visit 5 stamps for 1 participation point Maximum = 3 points (15 stamps)
English Corner	W6 #101, M-Th	One-hour lessons 1 stamp per visit 3 stamps for 1 participation point Maximum = 3 points (9 stamps)
English Tutoring Lab	n/a, M-Th	“Drop-in” class for General English students to provide one-on-one assistance for any kind of English study question No stamps/points given for attendance

• Specific times for the above will be given on the schedule and master schedule
• Lost cards (stamps) will not be replaced (student may start over with new card)
• Maximum 3 points per student per semester
• One or more cards may be submitted to KET or NET but points given may never exceed 3
• Submitted cards used to obtain points should be taken by teacher and included with archiving
• Card(s) must include student name and ID number
• Points accrued are added to HW/Participation grade (as raw points out of 20)
• A column for Star/Corner points is included on the CAS to assist with calculating points; USE THIS COLUMN IF YOU TAKE STAR/CORNER POINTS FROM STUDENTS
• Attendance needs to be logged in special sheets shared and linked in Google Drive (WSU GEL > [semester] > 06. Special Programs)
• If you have any questions, please speak with Special Programs Coordinator, Assistant Special Programs Coordinator, or Lead Teacher.

COURSE CALENDAR
Week	Unit/Information	Outcomes: Students will be able to...
Pre-semester & Week 1 Sol-SUP (Placement test, activities, orientation etc.)
Week 2	Introductions Pre-test
Week 3	Unit 1	Listen for keywords and phrases Ask for repetition and clarification Role play a job interview
Week 4	Unit 2	Listen for main ideas and details Presenting information from notes Give a mini-presentation
Week 5	Unit 2/Unit 3	Use notes to give a presentation Differentiate numbers with numbers in dates Introduce topics in a presentation
Week 6	Unit 3	Use notes to introduce a topic in a presentation Highlight important information in notes Plan and present a travel tour
Week 7	Unit 4	Listen for specific information Make notes using a word web Make eye contact when speaking
Week 8	Unit 4/Review	Use eye contact, tone of voice and appropriate pacing Review units 1-4
Week 9	MIDTERM EXAM	Either/both days BUT DO NOT CANCEL ANY CLASSES
Week 10	Unit 5	Use numbered lists to organize information Listening for signal words Use intonation in questions
Week 11	Unit 5/Unit 6 Presentation Contest GEL (G.P.S.) In class presentations.	Listen for signal words and phrases Making inferences Interview a group about a topic (example: sports) Report a class survey from group interview
Week 12	Unit 6/Unit 7	Making inferences Listening for different opinions Source/categorize information
Week 13	Unit 7/Unit 8 G.P.S. Final Presentations	Agree and disagree with an opinion Check for listener’s understanding Give instructions
Week 14	Unit 8 Post-Test	Listen for examples Express emotion (attached to a topic) Tell a personal story
Week 15	FINAL EXAM	GIVE EXAM on _________ (including Post-test)

FOR TEACHERS:

* Note that for this semester, academic weeks begin on a Wednesday and finish on the following Tuesday. So, Lesson 1 of an academic week will be a Wednesday or Thursday

* It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that teachers also cover the vocabulary listed at the end of each unit. This will heighten students’ preparedness for the post-test.

* It is upon the discretion of the teacher with understanding of the level and abilities of their class whether all or only some of the suggested unit outcomes are achievable or even desirable though it is entirely expected that teachers will not stray far from the spirit of the syllabus. For higher-achieving classes or when otherwise considered desirous, additional outcomes may be sought by the teacher upon studied and professional consideration.

* If a teacher wishes to seek outcomes vastly different to or at the exclusion of those found in the syllabus, they must seek the direct approval of the Programs Coordinator or Academic Director in a timely manner and must accept the considered verdict of the Coordinator or Director in question.